Program: Programming Defines The Operations That Will Machine The Part

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Programming defines the operations that will machine the part.
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FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD ROUGH_BORE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID GROOVE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID_1
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Face the part
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Face the part

You will create an operation that faces the end of the part.
Create the facing operation
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Create the facing operation

These steps specify the operation type and groups that define essential information for facing.
Click Create Operation
Be sure Turning_Exp has been selected from the Type list. Turning_Exp
Click FACING
Specify the following. Program 1234 Tool OD_80_L
Geometry AVOIDANCE Method LATHE_FINISH
The operation will be placed in the 1234 program. It will use the part and blank geometry you specified in WORKPIECE and the parameters you defined in AVOIDANCE. It will use the OD_80_L tool defined by the setup. The LATHE_FINISH method removes all stock. Click OK.
Define a trim plane
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Define a trim plane

These steps define a trim plane that will constrain the cut region to the end of the part.
In the Geometry section of the dialog box, click Edit
next to Cut Regions.
In the Axial Trim Plane 1 section of the dialog box, select Point from the Limit Option list. Limit Option Select the end of the curve. Point
Click OK to accept the Cut Regions dialog box.
Generate the tool path
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Click Generate .
Click OK to complete the facing operation. Click Program Order View and expand 1234. FACING is the first operation in the program. 1234 FACING
Spot drill
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Spot drill
You will create an operation that spot drills the hole.
Create the spot drilling operation
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Create the spot drilling operation

These steps specify the operation type and groups that define essential information for spot drilling.
Click Create Operation
Click CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL Specify the following.
Program 1234 Tool SPOTDRILL
Geometry AVOIDANCE Method Click OK. LATHE_CENTERLINE
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Expand the Options section of the dialog box .
Click Edit Display
From the Tool Display list, select 2D. Tool Display Click OK. 2D
Click Generate
Click OK to complete the centerline spot drilling operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL
Drill
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Drill
You will create an operation that drills the 19 mm diameter hole.
Create the drilling operation
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Create the drilling operation

Click Create Operation .
Click CENTERLINE_DRILLING Specify the following.
Program 1234 Tool DRILL
Geometry AVOIDANCE Method Click OK. In the Start Point and Depth section of the dialog box, select Shoulder Depth from the Depth Option list. Depth Option Type 110 in the Distance box. Shoulder Depth LATHE_CENTERLINE
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Expand the Options section of the dialog box .
Click Edit Display
From the Tool Display list, select 2D. Tool Display Click OK. 2D
Click Generate
Click OK to complete the centerline drilling operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING
Rough the outside diameter
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Rough the outside diameter

You will create an operation that roughs the outside diameter of the part.
Create the OD roughing operation
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Create the OD roughing operation

Click ROUGH_TURN_OD Specify the following.
Program 1234 Tool OD_80_L
Geometry CONTAINMENT Method Click OK. LATHE_ROUGH
Click Display
The operation uses the axial containment plane defined in CONTAINMENT to limit the cut region.
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Click Generate .
Zoom In
on the groove and notice that the tool path cuts down into the groove.
This can be corrected by omitting the Reversal Mode. This will prevent the tool from descending into smaller diameter areas in the part. From the Reversal Mode list, select Omit. Reversal Mode Omit
Click Generate
Click OK to complete the roughing operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD
Groove the outside diameter
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Groove the outside diameter

You will create an operation that grooves the outside diameter of the part.
Define a grooving tool
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These steps define the tool you will use to groove the outside diameter.
Click Create Tool
Click OD_GROOVE_L
Select STATION_06 from the Tool list. Click OK. Click OK to complete the tool.
Create the OD grooving operation
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Create the OD grooving operation
Click Create Operation Click GROOVE_OD Specify the following. .
Program 1234 Tool Method OD_GROOVE_L LATHE_GROOVE Geometry AVOIDANCE
Click OK. From the Cut Depth list, select Constant. Cut Depth Constant
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Define trim planes
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Define trim planes These steps define two trim planes that constrain the cut region to the inside of the groove.
In the Trim Point 1 section of the dialog box, select Specify from the Point Option list. Point Option Specify
Click Specify Point
Select the top of the vertical line on the left side of the groove as illustrated below.
Click OK. In the Trim Point 2 section of the dialog box, select Specify from the Point Option list. Point Option Specify
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Define trim planes
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Click Specify Point
Select the top of the vertical line on the right side of the groove as illustrated below.
Click OK. Click OK to accept the Cut Regions dialog box.
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Click Generate
The tool collides with the part as it leaves the groove.
This can be corrected by editing the motion to the return point.
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Specify non-cutting moves
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Specify non-cutting moves These steps specify a motion to the return point that avoids colliding with the part. Click Non-Cutting Moves Click the Departure tab. In the Motion to Return Point / Clearance Plane section, select RadialAxial from the Motion Type list. Motion Type Radial->Axial .
Click OK to accept the Non-Cutting Moves dialog box.
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Click Generate
Click OK to complete the grooving operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD
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Finish the outside diameter
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Finish the outside diameter You will create an operation that finishes the outside diameter of the part.
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Click Generate .
Click OK to complete the finishing operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD
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Click Generate .
Click OK to complete the finishing operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD
Rough bore the inside diameter
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Rough bore the inside diameter

You will create an operation that rough bores the inside diameter of the part.
Define a boring tool
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Define a boring tool

These steps define the tool you will use to rough bore the inside diameter.
Click Create Tool
Click ID_55_L
Select STATION_07 from the Tool list. Click OK. Type 0.4 in the Nose Radius box. Type 5 in the Length box to define the cutting edge. Click the Holder tab. Type the following values. (L) Length 100.0000 (W) Width 10.0000 (SW) Shank Width 10.0000 (SL) Shank Line 10.0000 Click OK to complete the tool.
Create the ID rough boring operation
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Create the ID rough boring operation

Click ROUGH_BORE_ID Specify the following.
Program 1234 Tool ID_55_L
Geometry AVOIDANCE Method Click OK. Select Omit from the Reversal Mode list. Reversal Mode Omit LATHE_ROUGH
Omitting the Reversal Mode will prevent the tool from descending into the groove.
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These steps specify a motion type that allows the tool to avoid the part when approaching the Return Point. Click Non-Cutting Moves Click the Departure tab. Under Motion to Return Point / Clearance Plane, select Clear AxialDirect from the Motion Type list. Motion Type Click OK to accept the non-cutting moves. Clear Axial->Direct .
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Click Generate .
Click OK to complete the roughing operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD ROUGH_BORE_ID
Finish bore the inside diameter
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Finish bore the inside diameter

You will create an operation that finish bores the inside diameter of the part.
Create the ID finish boring operation
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Click FINISH_BORE_ID Specify the following.
Geometry AVOIDANCE Method Click OK. LATHE_FINISH
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Click Generate .
Click OK to complete the finishing operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD ROUGH_BORE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID
Groove the inside diameter
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Groove the inside diameter

You will create an operation that grooves the inside diameter of the part.
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These steps define a standard grooving tool you will use to groove the inside diameter.
Click Create Tool
Click ID_GROOVE_L
Select STATION_08 from the Tool list. Click OK. Click the Holder tab. Clear the Use Turn Holder check box. Click OK. Click OK to complete the tool.
Create the ID grooving operation
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Create the ID grooving operation

Click GROOVE_ID Specify the following.
Program 1234 Tool ID_GROOVE_L
Geometry AVOIDANCE Method Click OK. LATHE_GROOVE
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These steps specify approach and departure motions that prevent the tool from colliding with the part.
Click Non-Cutting Moves Click the Approach tab.
Under Motion to Start Point, select RadialAxial from the Motion Type list, Motion Type Radial->Axial
Under Motion to Start of Engage, select RadialAxial from the Motion Type list, Motion Type Click the Departure tab. Under Motion to Return Point / Clearance Plane, select RadialAxial from the Motion Type list. Motion Type From the Point Option list, select Point. Point Option Point Radial->Axial Radial->Axial
Click a point at the approximate screen position illustrated below.
Click OK to accept the non-cutting moves.
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Click Generate .
Click OK to complete the grooving operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD ROUGH_BORE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID GROOVE_ID
Finish bore the remaining inside diameter
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Finish bore the remaining inside diameter

You will create an operation that finish bores the inside diameter of the part.
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Click FINISH_BORE_ID Specify the following.
Geometry AVOIDANCE Method Click OK. LATHE_FINISH
Define trim points
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Define trim points

These steps define two points that will constrain the cut region.
In the Trim Point 1 section of the dialog box, select Specify from the Point Option list. Point Option Specify
Click Specify Point
Select the end of the horizontal line as illustrated below.
Click OK. In the Trim Point 2 section of the dialog box, select Specify from the Point Option list. Point Option Specify
Click Specify Point
Select the end of the vertical line as illustrated below.
Click OK. Click OK to complete the cut region.
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These steps specify a motions that prevent the tool from colliding with the part.
Click Non-Cutting Moves
Select the Direct Engage to Trim Point check box. Direct Engage to Trim Point Click the Approach tab. Under Motion to Start of Engage, select RadialAxial from the Motion Type list, Motion Type Click the Departure tab. Under Motion to Return Point / Clearance Plane, select Clear AxialDirect from the Motion Type list. Motion Type Clear Axial->Direct Radial->Axial
Click OK to accept the Non-Cutting Moves dialog box.
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Click Generate .
Click OK to complete the finishing operation. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD ROUGH_BORE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID GROOVE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID_1 This concludes the programming session. After a quick review, you will be ready to create the output.
Review
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Review
The programming session defined the sequence of turning operations that machine the part. 1. Creating the Program defined the sequence of operations that cut the part. 1234 FACING CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL CENTERLINE_DRILLING ROUGH_TURN_OD GROOVE_OD FINISH_TURN_OD ROUGH_BORE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID GROOVE_ID FINISH_BORE_ID_1 2. Generating Tool Paths allowed you to see the tool path and material removal.

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Face the part

Face the part

Create the facing operation

Create the facing operation

Click Create Operation

Specify the following. Program 1234 Tool OD_80_L

Geometry AVOIDANCE Method LATHE_FINISH

Define a trim plane

Define a trim plane

In the Geometry section of the dialog box, click Edit

next to Cut Regions.

Click OK to accept the Cut Regions dialog box.

Generate the tool path

Generate the tool path

Create the spot drilling operation

Create the spot drilling operation

Click Create Operation

Click CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL Specify the following.

Program 1234 Tool SPOTDRILL

Geometry AVOIDANCE Method Click OK. LATHE_CENTERLINE

Generate the tool path

Generate the tool path

Click Edit Display

Create the drilling operation

Create the drilling operation

Click CENTERLINE_DRILLING Specify the following.

Program 1234 Tool DRILL

Generate the tool path

Generate the tool path

Click Edit Display

Rough the outside diameter

Rough the outside diameter

Create the OD roughing operation

Create the OD roughing operation

Click ROUGH_TURN_OD Specify the following.

Program 1234 Tool OD_80_L

Geometry CONTAINMENT Method Click OK. LATHE_ROUGH

next to Cut Regions.

Generate the tool path

Generate the tool path

Groove the outside diameter

Groove the outside diameter

Define a grooving tool

Define a grooving tool

Click Create Tool

Create the OD grooving operation

Create the OD grooving operation

Click Create Operation Click GROOVE_OD Specify the following. .

Program 1234 Tool Method OD_GROOVE_L LATHE_GROOVE Geometry AVOIDANCE

Define trim planes

In the Geometry section of the dialog box, click Edit

next to Cut Regions.

Click Specify Point

Define trim planes

Click Specify Point

Click OK. Click OK to accept the Cut Regions dialog box.

Generate the tool path

Generate the tool path

The tool collides with the part as it leaves the groove.

This can be corrected by editing the motion to the return point.

Specify non-cutting moves